Hyundai and Kia are recalling more than 37,000 newer Niro and Ioniq Hybrid models due to the risk that the inner oil seal could leak and increase the risk of a fire.

In National Highway Traffic Safety Administration documents, Hyundai reports it is recalling 10,156 certain 2017 Ioniq Hybrid models, and 27,029 certain 2017 Kia Niro Hybrid models. In these affected models, Hyundai reports that the hydraulic clutch actuator inner oil seal could leak, which would allow oil to pile up in the cap and increase the risk of an electric short and fire.

"Burrs in the inner Hydraulic Clutch Actuator housing can damage the oil seal causing oil to leak and accumulate in the phase cap area," the NHTSA reports.

"As a result, an electrical short can occur which may result in thermal damage. In extreme cases, a fire may occur."

Owners of affected vehicles should receive manufacturer notification starting on June 15 of this year. Dealers will inspect the caps and inner oil seal, and make repairs as necessary free of charge.

The issue was discovered back on Dec. 7, 2017, and Hyundai announced the recall to the NHTSA on April 16.

To search active recalls, use the NHTSA's website to search your 17-character VIN at this link. VIN numbers are typically located under the driver's side windshield, or along the inside of the doors behind the seat or under the steering wheel. To sign up for NHTSA safety alerts for a specific vehicle, sign up at this link.

With a typical safety recall in the U.S., the manufacturer first notifies the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, then a notice is sent to vehicle owners informing them to take the vehicle to a local dealership who generally makes the fixes free of charge.